Dead tree topples onto car after Brockton collision

A woman slid off the road in Brockton and crashed into a tree, causing it to fall on top of her vehicle, according to the city's fire department.

Marc Larocque Enterprise Staff Writer @Enterprise_Marc

BROCKTON – A woman slid off the road while driving in Brockton, crashing into a tree, causing it to fall on top of her vehicle, according to the city’s fire department.

The red sports utility vehicle crashed at the intersection of West Elm Street and Belmont Avenue around 12:20 p.m. during the snowstorm on Tuesday, said Brockton Deputy Fire Chief Mark Baker.

“She lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a tree,” Baker said. “The tree fell on top of her car. ... It did some damage.”

Fortunately for the woman driving the car, the tree was dead and hollow, Baker said.

“I guess the tree had been marked to be cut,” Baker said.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.

Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter shared a photo from the crash on Twitter, reminding drivers of the hazards caused by the snow on Tuesday. Carpenter asked city residents to avoid driving during the snowstorm.